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Style: American Empire
American Polished Steel Sky Light Binnacle with Rope Carved Base, Phil. C. 1880
By Hands & Sons
Located in Hollywood, SC
American polished steel sky light binnacle with rope carved base, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Norfolk VA. Late 19th century. Binnacle has been electrified fo...
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1880s American Antique American Empire Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel, Brass

American Terrestrial Globe on Gilt Tripod Stand, Gilman Joslin, Boston C. 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Terrestrial Brass Meridian Globe mounted on a turned bulbous gilt ringed and red stenciled tripod stand, Gilman Joslin, Boston. Mid 19th Century Globe is 39" Tall / 16" Diam...
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1850s American Antique American Empire Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pair of American Brass Nautical Taffrail Log Spinners, Negus, NY, Circa 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass nautical taffrail log spinners, Late 19th century. Stamped by brothers Thomas Shufeldt Negus, Jr. (1828-1894) & John Davidson Negus (1833-1890) manufacturers and merchants of chronometers and other fine marine instruments...
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1880s American Antique American Empire Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

American Nautical Brass Yacht Binnacle Mounted in Mahogany Case, Circa 1890
Located in Hollywood, SC
American nautical mahogany yacht binnacle with a hinged locking oval glass viewing port, original removable brass side light burner with font, brass carrying handle, and fitted with ...
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1890s American Antique American Empire Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Mahogany and Brass Skylight Ship Binnacle, T.S. & J.D. Negus NY, Circa 1860
Located in Hollywood, SC
American mahogany and brass skylight ship binnacle. T.S. and J.D. Negus company was established in 1848 in New York City. They were makers of fine scientific instruments, circa 1848-1900. This highly desirable and maritime instrument is made of carved mahogany with a brass and glass skylight...
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1860s American Antique American Empire Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

American Mahogany and Brass Ship Binnacle, Riggs & Brothers, Phila. Circa 1880
By Riggs & Brothers
Located in Hollywood, SC
American mahogany ship binnacle with a brass-mounted dome helmet, internal dry compass by Ritchie of Boston, flanking removable burners with the original fonts and resting on an octa...
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1880s American Antique American Empire Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

American Mahogany and Leather Dental Arm Chair, Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
American mahogany and leather dental arm chair with adjustable back and head support, terminating on turned bulbous legs. Mid 19th Century
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1840s American Antique American Empire Scientific Instruments

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Mounted Half Block Ship Model of a 1936s America's Cup Sloop the Endeavour II
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19th Century English Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama
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Fine Half Model of Yacht Endeavour
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Sleek half model of the 1934 J class yacht "Endeavour". With planked wood deck, skylights, toe rails, stubbed mast, lifeboat, helm, etc. Mounted to a varnished backboard. Overall ...
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Reproduction Giovanni Maria Cassini 1790 Terrestrial Globe And 1792 Celestial Gl
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Cassini terrestrial globe- Roma 1790. Observations of the voyages and new discoveries of Englishman Captain Cook. Along with the 1792 Cassini celestial globe with charts of the heav...
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19th Century German Miniature Pocket Terrestrial Globe
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19th Century Diorama of Sailing Ship ‘Eleanor’
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19th Century diorama of the sailing ship ‘Eleanor’ in original glazed case. Painted antique shadowbox diorama of a three-masthead clipper ship alo...
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W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th Century Ships Binnacle by W. Hartmann. Binnacles are an important navigation tool. They are often in the helm of the ship and allow sailor to maintain the correct course. This beautiful example has an octagonal case made from oak with brass fittings and removable copper dome...
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Materials

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American Brass Telescope on Walnut Tripod Stand Word & Works St Louis, MO C 1880
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American Walnut Brass Telescope with Level Mounted on Tripod Stand, 20th Century
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Materials

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American Mahogany Nautical Ship Wheel Mounted on Brass Geared Pedestal. C. 1870
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American mahogany nautical ship wheel with a centered brass hub, six turned oak spindles, outer ring on wheel inlaid with holly, and mounted to a solid brass geared...
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1870s American Antique American Empire Scientific Instruments

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American Brass Surveying Transit Signed F. E. Brandis, Sons & Co. NY, Circa 1890
By Brandis and Son
Located in Hollywood, SC
American brass surveying transit on oak tripod stand. F. E. Brandis, Sons & Co., was in business during the period 1890-1916, they described this instru...
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1890s American Antique American Empire Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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